Jess “Bo” Fidler 62, Dunsmuir CA and recently of Yreka CA passed away unexpectedly on October 18 th 2024. He was born April 11 th 1962 to Joan and Jess Fidler the youngest of two. He was the little brother to Jennifer (Fidler) Devine. He grew up in Dunsmuir CA […]
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New Report Ranks States on the Health of Women & Children
California ranks 14th among 50 U.S. states, but ranked No. 1 in areas such as Climate Policies, Minimal Tobacco Use among Children and Cigarette Smoking among Women. By Dr. Lisa Saul, UnitedHealthcare, National Director, Maternal Child Health United Health Foundation recently released its America’s Health Rankings 2024 Health of Women and Children […]
Grant Dependency: Planning for ‘What If’ Scenarios in Siskiyou County
By Daniel Webster In the next few days, I want to pose some rather difficult, yet helpful, questions regarding “what do we do if . . .” What do we do if grants dry up? Siskiyou County – government and society – is rather dependent on grants. We need lots […]
the Obituary of Nancy Mathews Dodson
Nancy Mathews Dodson, 79, of Sacramento, CA, passed away on October 17th 2024 after a lengthy battle with dementia. Nancy was born on November 12th 1944 to William and Florence Mathews in Yreka, CA. After Nancy graduated from Etna Union High School in 1962, she went on to study nursing […]
It’s A New Dawn, A New Day, A New Life
You have no idea how good it will get. By ELIZABETH NICKSONWelcome to Absurdistan – Substack.com I didn’t think it was possible in the earth realm for all my wishes to come true in one moment. My friends (the ones who still talk to me) and I feel as if […]
Senator Dahle and thousands of Californians blast CARB for massive gas price increase
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Senator Brian Dahle (R-Bieber) released the following statement after a meeting with members of the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and concerned residents who opposed the vote that could raise gas prices upwards of 65 cents per gallon immediately: “Today’s decision by CARB will not only make it more expensive for families, […]
“Growing Up”, a Siskiyou Writers’ Club Short Story
At its October meeting, the Siskiyou Writers Club selected Robin Roberts’ story, “Growing Up,” as its selection for the month. By Robin Roberts I stand, fingers clutching the cellar doorknob while a hole the size of a balloon grows inside my belly. I can’t move. “But Mom, there’s spiders down […]
California Gov. Newsom Announces Special Legislative Session After Trump Victory
By Jack Phillips – California Insider California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Nov. 7 announced that he is calling for state lawmakers to convene a special session later this year after President-elect Donald Trump’s victory earlier this week. Newsom said the special session will focus on safeguarding the state’s progressive policies […]
Klamath National Forest offers Christmas tree permits – Lifelong memories await!
KNF Press Release Yreka, Calif., November 7, 2024— This holiday season, the Klamath National Forest invites families to continue a cherished tradition by obtaining a permit to cut their own Christmas tree from designated areas on the Forest. This unique experience allows families to connect with nature while helping to maintain […]
Trump Win Signals ‘Historic Realignment’
By Philip Wegmann – RealClearWire November 06, 2024 WEST PALM BEACH, Florida – Donald John Trump, the 45th U.S. president, will soon become the 47th president, after he was projected to win not just the 270 electoral college votes needed to return to the White House but also the national popular vote. His […]